Mother’s Day Tips for Newly Divorced Moms

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Embracing Change on Mother’s Day After Divorce

Mother celebrating Mother’s Day after divorce with her childrenMother’s Day is a day for moms and their children to celebrate the special bond that they share. However, if you are a mom who is recently separated or divorced, Mother’s Day after divorce may feel different from past celebrations. Even if you know terminating the marriage was the best for all, you may still feel emotions of sadness, guilt or loneliness.

If you are experiencing any of these negative emotions, it is beneficial to acknowledge these feelings rather than ignore them or try to sweep them under the rug. Give yourself permission to feel whatever you feel and allow yourself to recognize these emotions to start the process of moving on.

Think of it as an opportunity to establish new traditions that will make Mother’s Day after divorce a meaningful celebration for both you and your children. Unless your children are old enough to plan things for you, you are probably alone in making it a special day for you all. This is not a sad time but a great opportunity to move on and create meaningful memories.

Creating New Traditions With Your Children

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Holidays: Just Say No & Feel Empowered!

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Holidays Got Your Down? Holiday stress management might be in order.

PUBLISHERS NOTE: Congratulations! We all made it through Thanksgiving. So, the mad dash of the holiday season is officially upon us. Take a breath. Slow down. And just say “no.”

A Guide to Happier Holidays: Replace HO–HO-HO with NO-NO-NO!

A person enjoying a peaceful holiday moment, symbolizing effective holiday stress management and setting boundaries.Well, the holiday hoopla is ramping up. Displays of sparkly red and green stuff has taken center stage in our stores, catalogues are arriving in droves, internet sites are offering deals, discounts and sales on every imaginable product. Magazines at the grocery checkout display unbelievable glossy covers of gorgeous people, in gorgeous houses, serving gorgeous food. Now with the sudden drop in temperature and the promise of snow this week, the reality that the holidays are descending on us is unavoidable.

It feels impossible to slow this down or simply get a grip. It is like being swept up in some tinselly tidal wave. I don’t want to shop yet; I still am cleaning out the garden! Yet, as the heat clicks on, and my sweaters and even gloves begin to take center stage, it cannot be denied. Here comes the holidays.

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Blast From The Past: Should I Stay or Should I Go? To Divorce or Not?

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PUBLISHER’S UPDATE: Here is one of my favorites posts about when to file for divorce from back on December 10th, 2022! We have a ton of interesting articles in our archives of the Ohio Family Law Blog. Use our Search tool and enjoy a few oldie but goodies!

The perfect month For filing for Divorce is…

Divorce for the Holidays! The Perfect Time to File for Divorce?

divorce month holidaysThis is the time of year that many people have this exact question on their mind. If you are old like me, perhaps you remember this song by the British punk rock band The Clash from 1982. Or if not, maybe later from a Levi’s 501 jeans television commercial shot in a pool hall.

Here are some of its memorable lyrics:

“Darling you got to let me know
Should I stay or should I go?
If you say that you are mine
I’ll be here till the end of time
So you got to let me know
Should I stay or should I go?

It’s always tease tease tease
You’re happy when I’m on my knees
One day is fine, and next is black
So if you want me off your back
Well
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Christmas Parenting Time Tips

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Tips for Managing Holiday Parenting Schedules

holiday parenting schedulesSince we are now into the month of November, it is not too early for divorced and divorcing parents to look ahead to the upcoming Christmas Holiday. Here are some “tips” regarding the “nuts and bolts” of handling the holiday parenting schedules effectively.

  1. Read and examine the Parenting Time Schedule for your particular County which should be attached as part of your Final Decree or Court Judgment. The Domestic Relations Court and Juvenile Court of each County have differing schedules. If your parenting time schedule has been lost or misplaced, you can obtain a replacement from your attorney’s office or the clerk where your order was filed. Remember, the one attached to your Final Court Order controls, not a more recent one which may have been subsequently adopted by the Court.

For example, Montgomery County, Ohio, currently has the following provision as to the Christmas Break:

CHRISTMAS BREAK: In all even-numbered years, the residential parent shall have the children from 9:00 a.m. the day after school recesses (or 9:00 a.m. on December 20 if the children are not in school), until 9:00 p.m. December 24 and the non-residential parent shall have the children from … Read More... “Christmas Parenting Time Tips”

Thinking About a Divorce for the New Year?

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: I have updated a Blog post from January 20, 2018 and reposted it to include some newer blogs about divorce in the new year. Please check all of them out! We hope you and your family have a peaceful and joyous New Year!

A Must-Read Guide For Couples Thinking About A Divorce In The New Year

new year divorceExperts say that January is the most popular month of the year for couples to file for divorce in Ohio. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas), it is common for couples to put off their divorce plans until after the first of the year. Even though many couples are struggling with their marriage before the holiday season, they tend to push back getting a divorce to make the holidays more enjoyable and memorable for their kids.

According to Cathy Meyer, who founded DivorcedWomenOnline.com and is a certified divorce consultant stated, “Dissatisfied husbands and wives begin searching for information on divorce immediately after the holidays”. She has experienced a huge increase in page views and searches the day after Christmas. People start looking for information before the New Year starts, but they cannot do much until the … Read More... “Thinking About a Divorce for the New Year?”

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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We Wish You A Peaceful, Safe and Happy Holidays!

merry christmas happy new yearEveryone at Holzfaster, Cecil, McKnight & Mues wish each of you and your family joy and warmth this holiday season. May the magic of the holidays fill your heart with peace and happiness. Whatever your plans are, wherever you are going, we wish you safe, peaceful and happy holidays! Please try your best to spread kindness and joy as you go!

Our office will be closed on Christmas Day and again at Noon on Friday December 29th. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd.

May the New Year be everything you hoped for and more!

The holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on all of our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around us!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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What I Wish All Kids of Divorced Parents Thought About the Holidays!

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PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Here is one Dr. Karen Finn wrote and posted to her blog on December 9, 2013. Her advice on kids of divorced parents, seems timeless and appropriate…

Divorced Parents: Divorce and the holidays can make things pretty miserable for kids. Here’s how to help your kids of divorce have happier holidays even if they aren’t with you.

divorced parents holidaysFor way too many kids of divorced parents the holidays aren’t all that merry. Instead, the holidays are filled with confusion and guilt. These kids experience confusion because they often have a hard time keeping track of schedules about when they’re going to be with Mom, when they’re going to be with Dad, and when they’re going to be with their friends. Then layered on top of this confusion is guilt.

Kids of divorced parents often feel the need to be actors. They don’t want to upset Mom by talking about Dad in front of her and they don’t want to upset Dad by talking about Mom in front of him. So, these kids learn to act like their other parent isn’t as important as the parent they’re with right now. The pressure to continue the charade amps up around … Read More... “What I Wish All Kids of Divorced Parents Thought About the Holidays!”

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